Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tells CRN that the software giant feels empowered to "innovate" anywhere and everywhere against rival Apple and did not even discount the possibility that Microsoft could build its own iPhone competitor.

Is the impending, increasing desire for the integration and utilization of "consumer based" technologies including but not limited to smart phones and tablet computer devices in the "Business" environment rewriting the rules for corporate IT and for SMB?
Tech-savvy employees expect simplicity and virtually seamless, real-time office connectivity, no matter where they may be working - and whether or not they are using their own "device," or one provided to them by their employer.

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Doron Kempel says selling hyper-convergence can be challenging for solution providers, but success will come from taking business from competitors that are unprepared or hesitant to embrace the technology..